On-call

Scheduled period of intentionally unpredictable working hours

On-call scheduling, sometimes referred to as on-call shifts, are processes used in business where employee work schedules are intentionally unpredictable. Employees who work on-call are expected to be available at any time during their shift, usually with short notice, to carry out their working duties.[1] Depending on the nature of the profession, on-call duties may vary from what is expected during normal working hours[2] to emergency cover only.

Classification

An individual working on-call either during weekdays or weekends, usually has a regular waged or salaried term of employment, to which working on-call is an addendum (e.g. doctors, veterinarians, emergency services, engineers).

See also

  • Eight-hour day
  • 996 working hour system
  • Shift plan
  • Gig worker
  • iconOrganized labour portal

References

  1. ^ "On Call Definition". Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Doctor On Call". Royal College of Physicians. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
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